DSP Positive Behavioral Supports 2

Question 1

A person you support begins throwing items when transitioning between activities. Which PBS strategy should you implement first?

Accepted Answer

Identify antecedents and modify the transition routine

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Physically redirect the person immediately

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Remove all objects from the environment

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Increase the number of transitions to build tolerance

Question 2

What does the 'B' represent in the ABC model of behavioral analysis?

Accepted Answer

Behavior

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Background

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Belief

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Baseline

Question 3

A DSP notices a person becomes agitated whenever the environment is too loud. This is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

Antecedent trigger

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Setting event

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Motivating operation

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Challenging behavior

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a 'replacement behavior' in PBS?

Accepted Answer

A skill that serves the same function as the challenging behavior

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A punishment used to stop unwanted actions

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A medical intervention for behavioral disorders

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An activity added to distract from problem behavior

Question 5

When conducting a functional behavioral assessment (FBA), a DSP should primarily focus on:

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Understanding the purpose or function of the behavior

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Diagnosing a mental health condition

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Documenting how often the behavior occurs per hour

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Selecting the least restrictive physical restraint

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a 'proactive' PBS strategy?

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Rearranging the environment to prevent triggers

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Applying a consequence after a behavior occurs

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Writing an incident report following an outburst

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Using a token economy as a punishment system

Question 7

A person communicates their need for a break by engaging in self-injurious behavior. The BEST PBS response is to:

Accepted Answer

Teach the person an appropriate way to request a break

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Ignore the behavior until it stops

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Eliminate all break opportunities to reduce the behavior

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Immediately provide physical support and restraint